Hi again folks. I had replaced the belts on my Sears 30" mid engine mower. It seemed ok but now it is slowing to a stop. 
I'm not sure how to tell if it's the transmission or the variator. I have been reading a few things around the net trying to figure out if the variator could be causing the stoppage. I can drive for about 15-20 minutes and then no-go. I have not ever lubed it and swear I smell rubber when it stops.
Can anyone elaborate or clue me in to what is happening?
Thanks again, rbee.
Sears 536.270270 30" Sears Mid engine lawn tractor 13.5 hp (yea, right)
I'm not sure how to tell if it's the transmission or the variator. I have been reading a few things around the net trying to figure out if the variator could be causing the stoppage. I can drive for about 15-20 minutes and then no-go. I have not ever lubed it and swear I smell rubber when it stops.
Can anyone elaborate or clue me in to what is happening?
Thanks again, rbee.
Sears 536.270270 30" Sears Mid engine lawn tractor 13.5 hp (yea, right)